Unit 1 proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What determines the function and shape of proteins
A
Squencence of amino acids
2
Q
Enzyme
A
A type of biological catalyst which speeds up thes rate of reaction, remaining unchanged.
3
Q
What does the shape of an active site determine
A
The shape of an active site of an enzyme is complementary to its specific substrate
4
Q
Degradations reaction
A
Converts a substrate to products
5
Q
Syntheses reaction
A
Converts substrates to a product
6
Q
When is an enzyme most active
A
Optimum conditions
7
Q
What can enzymes be affected by
A
Temperature
pH
8
Q
Denatured
A
The change in the shape of an enzyme affecting the rate of reaction
9
Q
Specific
A
Only works on one substrate
10
Q
Role of enzymes in washing powders
A
Helps breakdown stains
